Regional Field Medical Director
$200k to $225k
Against the Chicago typical range
Job description
Regional Field Medical Director Location: Remote / East & West Region Full-time Background Immedica is a rare disease and niche specialty pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, focused on the commercialization and launch of medicines for rare disease and specialty care within our focus areas: rare metabolic, rare hematology & oncology, rare neurology and specialty care.
Immedica is organized across key functional areas including, marketing and sales, compliance, pharmacovigilance, quality assurance, regulatory, medical affairs, and market access. serve patients in more than 50 countries, and we are fully dedicated to helping those living with diseases which have a large unmet medical need.
Immedica was founded in 2018 by the investment company Impilo and buy-in management, Today, Immedica employs more than 160 people across Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. At Immedica, our three core values are the foundation of our culture and the driving force behind how we operate, innovate, and collaborate as a team.
These values guide every decision we make, shaping our commitment to patients, partners, and colleagues. Immedica Core Values:
- Open & Honest: We foster transparency, integrity, and trust through open communication.
- Effective: Focused on delivering excellence, we prioritize impact and quality to make a real difference in the rare disease landscape.
- Empowered: We encourage collaboration and ownership, creating a supportive workplace where all team members’ contributions drive innovation and growth. Immedica has had remarkable growth over the years, and we are currently searching for experienced professionals to join our team as a Regional Field Medical Director for our East & West Region. Job Description and Responsibilities: The Medical Science Liaison is a key member support the medical affairs field team and scientific initiatives within Immedica’s therapeutic areas of interest, including a key focus on rare neurology and refractory epilepsy. Developing and maintaining ongoing professional relationships with national/regional healthcare practitioners and facilitating education regarding current and emerging therapies developed and commercialized by Immedica is a key focus of the role. The MSL will initiate medical and scientific engagements within Immedica -relevant therapeutic topics, particularly within epilepsy and rare neurologic conditions, to national thought leaders, healthcare professionals, managed care decision-makers, and other stakeholders. This position is geographically based. Here’s What You Will Do:
- Identify and develop relationships with national and regional medical and scientific thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and centers of excellence consistent with the strategy and objectives of Immedica’s Medical Affairs Department.
- Engage national and regional thought leaders to profile interests, discuss research and medical information, and participate in scientific exchange and education regarding current and emerging therapies.
- Serve as a field medical expert in neurology/epilepsy, providing scientific exchange, insights, and support related to disease state education, clinical practice, and emerging therapies.
- Provide local support for Immedica-sponsored evidence generation and investigator-initiated research proposal cultivation and facilitation.
- Collaborate with thought leaders and Immedica Medical Communications to support development of publications and communications.
- Develop and maintain scientific, clinical, and therapeutic expertise for Immedica’s product portfolio.
- Partner with relevant cross-functional stakeholders at Immedica including, US and Global HQ Medical Affairs, Regional Account Management, Market Access, Marketing, Compliance and Operations, to share strategic insights and refine corporate strategies.
- Identify disease concepts and compound characteristics to support and evolve product differentiation.
- Provide appropriate scientific, clinical, and educational support for internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent Immedica at specific continuing educational events, programs, and professional congress meetings.
- Support Commercial operations by participating in speaker and sales training.
- Partner with relevant Immedica departments to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information.
- Performs additional tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible field-based medical affairs experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Demonstrated experience in neurology, with a strong preference for epilepsy expertise (clinical, research, or medical affairs experience).
- Experience in rare disease and/or genetic & metabolic conditions is strongly preferred.
- An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
- Scientific, clinical, and therapeutic area expertise, including deep knowledge of epilepsy disease state, treatment landscape, and patient needs.
- Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, commercial, and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical and managed care industries.
- Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation formats.
- Demonstrated expertise in medical information communication.
- Skilled at negotiating with business partners or management and influencing leaders.
- Highly skilled and proficient with all MS Suites programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel up to 75% of time, with primary residence within the assigned regional area. Travel Requirements: Travel up to 75%. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.
Compensation
- The anticipated base salary range for this role is: $200,000.00 - $225,000.00, based on several factors including, but not limited to skills, education, and experience.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees.
Benefits
include health, dental, and vision coverage, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution, a bonus program, paid time off including vacation and sick days, company holidays, and other benefits that enhance your overall employee experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification.
We celebrate diversity, foster inclusivity, and prioritize personal qualities and alignment with our company's core values. Immedica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
As a federal contractor, we comply with applicable nondiscrimination obligations under Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. We look forward to welcoming you to the Immedica team!
Description copied from Immedica's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.
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